Bronze Centerpieces

A highly decorative French centrepiece in the Napoleon III taste, this piece is a later recast after a model by the Parisian founders Lerolle Fres, whose original designs were widely...

Claude Lalanne was a French sculptor and designer. Her career is closely linked to the duo Les Lalanne that she formed with her husband, Francois-Xavier; they shared a poetical and d...

This elegant antique French surtout de table, crafted circa 1860, is designed as a refined centerpiece for a formal dining table. Composed in three modular sections, the elongated fo...

Pair of late 19th century silvered epergnes/centerpieces with cut glass bowls and tops by Christofle, France By: Christofle Material: silver, silver plate, metal, bronze, copper, cr...

A rare and finely executed early 20th century candle lamp produced by the renowned Tiffany Studios, United States, circa 1906. This example represents an important period in Tiffany ...

This superb large surtout de table was made in France circa 1900. Consisting of three separate parts that can be joined together or used individually - have a look at all our picture...

A stunning antique French Napoleon III gilt bronze centerpiece on a centralized column and depicting three finely cast swans on a tripodal base. The bowl is pleated and etched glass,...

Striking and beautifully made from speckled serpentine and bronze by a French artist, this Egyptian Revival / Art Deco footed bowl or centerpiece ...

21st Century bowl in white veined marble with finely chiseled lost wax castings. On request to customer can modificate the color of marble: pink, amber, brown, green, etc ..and we ca...

A fine, large antique French mirrored plateau or centerpiece. In gilt bronze. With twin handles, a shaped rocaille border, and elaborate polychrome champlevé enamel decoration thro...

Italian Neo-classic (19th Cent) "Grand Tour" bronze tazza resting on 4 sphinx figures over a rosso antico marble base.

A Rare and Historic 1859 Elkington Silvered Bronze Victorian Centerpiece with Cut-Glass Bowl. Presenting a magnificent Victorian silvered bronze centerpiece of unmatched rarity and importance, crafted by the renowned Elkington Mason & Co., Birmingham, in 1859. This exceptional work, complete with its original cut-glass bowl, epitomizes 19th-century British craftsmanship and artistry. Hallmarked to the base, this centerpiece showcases intricate sculptural details, embodying a high level of technical prowess and aesthetic refinement characteristic of Elkington's celebrated works. The centerpiece's striking design features three meticulously rendered figures—a young hunter, a friar, and a fishmonger—each embodying elements of Victorian life and industry. At their feet, a loyal spaniel and various game highlight the naturalistic approach to the composition, enhanced by the masterful chasing and dynamic form. This sculptural ensemble rests on an elaborately decorated base, exuding both grandeur and narrative depth. Adding profound historical value are two engraved plaques. The first, dated “January 28, 1859,” reads: “Presented to William Johnson Esq. as a token of respect & esteem by the workpeople in the employ of Messrs Richard Johnson & Brother, Manchester.” The second, an inscription from 1941, states: “Worshipful Company of Tin Plate Workers, Alias Wire Workers of the City of London, Presented by Arthur Laurence Johnson M.A., Grandson of William Johnson, both Wire Workers, with his Daughter Eleanor Morton Johnson, a Freeman of the Company, to commemorate his Mastership 1941-42.” These inscriptions chart a rich lineage, connecting the Johnson family to pivotal moments in industrial history. William Johnson, alongside his brother Richard, assumed leadership of a wire-drawing firm in 1838, which would later become Richard Johnson & Nephew Ltd. Their contributions included providing galvanized armored wire for the historic 1857 transatlantic telegraph cable...

Louis XVI centerpiece bronze centerpiece Origin France Circa 1930 Materials Bronze and glass excellent overall condition Original silver patina with some natural wear due to its age....

Spectacular and very rare, this large, high style Art Deco bronze centerpiece with a beautiful verdigris patina, consisting of a semi-spherical dish richly decorated with a dense pat...

A sumptuous piece of goldsmithing, this centerpiece depicts two idealized young women, half-draped, supporting a large shell-shaped basin at arm's length. Their slender bodies intert...

Exceptional centerpiece in silvered and gilded bronze, composed of a naiad riding a dolphin, supporting a chiseled shell decorated with reeds, adorned with the head of a river god on its bow and on which a winged love blows in a conch. The whole rests on a pedestal decorated with dolphin heads and cut-out leathers, ending with a porphyry base with molded steps. Historical and artistic context Centers and naves of tables are attested in France from the Middle Ages in order to present spices and other condiments brought from distant lands around the Mediterranean or from the trade of the Silk Roads. The importance of their presence on prestigious tables will be confirmed throughout the decorative arts, evolving during the 19th century in centerpieces, becoming a central element of decoration. Here we find a true virtuosity in the composition and representation of the human figure which is reminiscent of the greatest artists of the Italian Renaissance. Indeed, the fluidity of the lines of the naiad can be compared to the nymph of Fontainebleau by Benvenuto Cellini preserved at the Louvre museum and dated 1545, while the naturalist representation of the marine setting refers to the work of Wenzel Jamnitzer...

antique neoclassical figural sculpture in cast in bronze depicting a winged cupid with arrows and quiver raising a well-delineated leaf-form vessel while standing on a turtle pedesta...

Exceptional 19th Century bronze and brass Tazza / Bowl with sculptural goats, great quality patina. Every now and then, a piece emerges that truly captures the soul of 19th-century ...

Late 19th century Christofle Rococo Revival silvered metal large decorative epergne centerpiece of reclining child with Baccarat cut crystal compote bowls...

Late 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze putti and marble centerpiece The centerpiece stands on a triangular, fluted base with arched feet; on th...

French Large 19th Century Patinated Bronze centerpiece Urn on Marble Base. Stunning French 19th century Napoleon III period bronze urn raised on a black marble base. The centerpiece urn has a molded rim on the top. Front and back are decorated with a central classical mask...

French Empire Dore Bronze Centerpiece with Griffins, Attributed to Thomire A Paris, Circa 1820 The centerpiece is formed as an oval openwork basket raised on a sculptural Griffin su...

A fine French 19th-20th century Louis XV style silvered centrepiece by Christofle & Cie. with an ovoid molded cut-glass centre-dish (later) on a pomegranate branch-form foot, the underside stamped: CHRISTOFLE and 1147156, Paris, circa 1900. Charles Christofle...

A wonderful French Empire / neoclassical cut crystal and bronze ormolu mounted urn with lady figure handles centerpiece.  

An exquisite Antique French Louis XVI style gilt bronze mounted Chinese porcelain centerpiece. The finely crafted porcelain bowl, likely from the Qing dynasty, is richly enamel-paint...

French Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chinoiserie Gilt Bronze Centerpiece. Wonderful detail work with dragonfly, bird, and botanicals on a basket form.

Outstanding centerpiece or footed bowl in carved alabaster and bronze. France, 1930s. This stunning carved alabaster centerpiece bowl stands up ...

A Palatial and Important Empire Period Gilt-Bronze Three-Piece Surtout de Table, Attributed to Denière, Paris. Comprising three mirrored platform sections with a rectangular centra...

Important sculptural Claude Victor Boeltz table centerpiece, circa 1980, France. Gold-plated bronze and white quartz. Dimensions: 38 cm W, 20 cm H, 30 cm D. Good original condition. ...

21st century hand carved clear crystal and silver bronze candelabra. This candelabra is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded glass. This Candelabra has got 6-flames. O...

Stunning in design and execution, this large Art Deco compote is composed of a bronze base featuring a group of nude male caryatids supporting a gorge...

A rare and distinguished Art Nouveau centerpiece tray, of impressive scale and refinement, crafted in France circa 1910. The oval form is enveloped in a sumptuous gilt bronze frame, ...

Stunning French bronze tazza with wine & Bacchus theme, by Ferdinand LEVILLAIN (1837-1905). Every time we find an antique of this extraordinary quality and beauty we wonder what p...

Napoleon III silverplate bronze centerpiece, 1856 by Charles CHRISTOFLE, France, 1856. Silverplate bronze and frosted crystal. Height: 7.7"(19.5cm), Width: 18.1"(46cm), Depth: 11"(28...

An impressive ormolu ornamental vase centerpiece of campana shape, the bronze vessel resting on a moulded concave agate stone pediment with byzantine cross shaped base. The gilt concave foot of the vase shows ram’s heads intertwined with scrolls hung with fruity festoons under a ribboned bundle frieze. The concave stem supports an egg and dart shaped bottom carrying a large frieze representing brown patinated swans grooming themselves between water reeds...

A Marvelous 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Baccarat Ormolu Mounted Crystal Centerpiece with Crystal Columns and Lions Paw Feet. The Bronze is marv...

A beautiful pair of hand diamond cut Russian crystal and doré bronze mounted oval shaped centerpieces in the Louis XVI style, attributed to the Imperial Russian Glass Manufactory, early 1800s. Each beautiful hand diamond cut crystal bowl...

21st century white porcelain and golden bronze bowl. This bowl has got the porcelain base and central part with pure gold decorations. On request to customer can modificate the colo...

A very fine and palatial French 19th/20th century Christofle & Cie Louis XV style silvered figural centerpiece, fitted with an oval diamond-cut-glass center-dish, attributed to B...

Luxurious doré bronze cradles the finest Baccarat crystal in this beautiful French Second Empire compote centerpiece. This magnificent vessel reflects the elaborate Louis XV style th...

19th century gilt bronze centerpiece in the French Empire style with oval cut glass bowl supported by two stylized dolphins on oval base raised on lion paw feet. 13 1/4 inches wide,...

Mathurin Moreau (French, 1822-1912) A Monumental French Bronze and Crystal Figural Centerpiece Introducing an extraordinary and monumental Fre...

Transport yourself to the grandeur of the 19th century with this exquisite Napoleon III tableware centerpiece. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this centerpiece is a harm...

Graceful porcelain and gilt bronze centerpiece made in France in the late 19th century, featuring colorful floral scenes painted on the porcelain, capturing the beauty of nature. Add...

A fine pair of antique French bases for etageres. By Pierre-Phillippe Thomire. In doré gilt bronze. Each with a central column with a mounting thread to the top surrounded by a la...

Wonderful French Empire gilt ormolu bronze mounted hand-cut crystal covered decorative Bowl. The centerpiece features a bright gilt bronze holding frame with double side handles with finial holding top resting on a footed round base. The diamond cut pattern crystal bowl is sturdily and comfortably seated to the footed gilt...

Measuring 74 ½ inches long, this palatial gilt bronze mirrored surtout de table would make a wonderful centerpiece for a dining room table. Its towering jardiniere rises over 14 inch...

Centerpiece made of silver-plated bronze, design by Maison Desny Paris (1927-1933). It was produced in different sizes. One of these specimens is exhibited in the "Maharaja Palace" o...

An impressive pair of French cut crystal and doré bronze ormolu-mounted urns featuring figural handles.

21st century hand carved pink crystal and silver bronze vase. This vase is finely chiseled lost wax castings and hand-grounded glass. On request to customer can modificate the color...

A French 1970s Gold and bronze clam shell center peice sculpture with three large quartz and amethyst crystal clusters. Signed Biography: Claude Boeltz was born in Paris in 1937. The fourth generation in a line of artists, from his early childhood Boeltz was interested in disciplines as far ranging as sculpture, painting, ceramics, architecture, and blacksmithing. From the very start he was fascinated by what would become life long inspirations—anatomy and geology. His first apprenticeship was with the sculptor Henri Molins, which was followed by apprenticeships at the prominent Susse and Houdot foundries. His last was with Soudoun, under whose tutelage he was honored with the national “Best Worker in France” award. During these apprenticeships Boeltz took night classes at the Boule School, the Gambetta School, and at the Academy of Art in Paris. He would eventually take degrees from all three. On Sundays he went to museums, particularly the Louvre, where he sought out work in the Louis XIII - Louis XVI styles. He also spent long hours in study of the many artists he admired, such as Bersus, Meunier, Giacometti, Ponpon, Chipparus, Dali, Dajou, and Ruhlman. After these apprenticeships he tried to establish himself in the Riviera, where he befriended, and briefly collaborated with Picasso. Boeltz’s time in this vibrant community was, however, cut short—in the early 1960s he was called into the French military. While on tour in the Sahara he carved miniatures, and would carry them in his baggage from base to base. One that survived—a replica of the Arc d’triumph—was later offered to President Eisenhower on behalf of the French Army. Upon leaving the service Boeltz established a foundry in the Loire, and by the late 1960s his work, now enormously popular, was shown all over Europe. In the early 1970s he met the sculptor Cesar. The famous sculptor’s “compression” pieces inspired Boeltz to create the work for which he would soon become best known. Boeltz’s “exploded” bronze works were pieces plated with 24 karat gold made to look like liquid gold crystalized an instant after explosion. Boeltz augmented this unique medium with vibrant details, often with African emeralds, but with other stones or unusual materials as well. In his famous Cleopatra, dedicated to Elizabeth Taylor and installed in Georve V hotel in Paris, the artist employed metacrylite as a base and for its veil. The immediate success of these “exploded” works allowed Boeltz to build two foundries devoted largely to their creation, one in the Faubourg St. Honore’ in Paris, and the other in Fontenay Sous Bois. “Exploded” works from the foundries were presented and sold at Fred’s Jewelers...

Stunning Art Deco Egyptian Revival style bronze tazza with a winged Sphinx figure. The double handled tazza top depicts a warrior with Pegasus. The piece retains a dark rich patina. ...

A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece  with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.

Late 19th century Christofle Rococo Revival silvered metal decorative centerpiece of reclining child with Baccarat cut crystal compote bowls, Fr...

French Art Nouveau round bronze dore compote with twig design handles and floral relief on pedestal base (signed ALBERT CHEUREL SILOS)

Table centrepiece (surtout de table), Paris, c. 1825–1830 This extraordinary centrepiece was created in Paris around 1825/1830, at a time when French table culture was experiencing ...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING LATE 19TH CENTURY BELLE ÉPOQUE ORMOLU AND GLASS TAZZA, AFTER THOMIRE From our Decorative collection, we are pleased to present this superb pair of French Br...

La Montgolfiere table centre - Caviar display Limited edition (50 copies), delivered with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, number engraved between I and 50. Custom...

21st century potiche in white veined marble with finely chiseled lost wax castings. On request to customer can modificate the color of marble: pink, amber, brown, green, etc .and we ...

Tre Fuochi, Large centerpiece of crystal glass and bronze by Murano This work of high quality piece is made all by hand, blown Ruby red faceted crystal glass and finely hand-painted...